Proudly, the Chicana/o Studies Department at ELAC is one of the largest in the nation. Available to students are a variety of classes; examining an array of topics, including history, health, gender, culture, literature, art, film, and others. Students interested in learning more about the vast experiences of Chicanos and Latinos may chose from diverse courses available to them at the ELAC main campus, South Gate campus and online. Please refer to the department website and/or the general catalog for a detailed description of each class.
Course Offerings
002 The Mexican-American in Contemporary Society
003 Sociology and Psychology of the Latin American
007 The Mexican-American in the History of the United States I
008 The Mexican-American in the History of the United States II
019 History of Mexico
020 The Mexican American in California
022 Chicana/o and Latina/o Healthcare Issues
024 Scholastic and Personal Development
037 Chicana/o Literature
042 Contemporary Mexican Literature
044 Mexican Civilization
046 Mexican American Folklore
047 The Mexican-American Women in Society
051 Mexican Art: Pre-Columbian and Colonial
052 Mexican Art-Modern
054 Mexican American Arts in American Culture
056 Chicana/o Youth and Gangs
057 Chicanas and Chicanos in Film
058 Latin American Dance Cultures
062 Religion in Mesoamerica
063 Chicano/Latino: Space, Place, and Identity in Los Angeles
071 The Chicano in Los Angeles
072 Alcohol Culture and the Chicano/Latino Community
080 Chicano Politics
185 Directed Study - Chicano Studies
285 Directed Study - Chicano Studies
385 Directed Study - Chicano Studies
